List of DUI-DWI Identification Cues
To summarize, the DWI cues related to problems in maintaining proper lane
position include,
- Weaving,
- Weaving across lane lines,
- Straddling a lane line,
- Drifting,
- Swerving,
- Almost striking a vehicle or other object, and
- Turning with a wide radius, or drifting during a curve.
The DWI cues related to speed and braking problems include,
- Stopping problems (too far, too short, too jerky),
- Accelerating for no reason,
- Varying speed, and
- Slow speed.
The DWI cues related to vigilance problems include,
- Driving without headlights at night,
- Failure to signal a turn or lane change, or Signaling inconsistently with
actions,
- Driving in opposing lanes or the wrong way on a one-way street,
- Slow response to traffic signals,
- Slow or failure to repsond to officer's signals, and
- Stopping in the lane for no apparent reason.
The DWI cues related to judgment problems include
- Following too closely,
- Improper or unsafe lane change,
- Illegal or improper turn (too fast, jerky, sharp, etc.),
- Driving on other than the designated roadway,
- Stopping inappropriately in response to an officer,
- Inappropriate or unusual behavior, and
- Appearing to be impaired.
In addition to the driving cues, the following post-stop cues have been found
to be excellent predictors of DWI.
- Difficulty with motor vehicle controls,
- Difficulty exiting the vehicle,
- Fumbling with driver's license or registration,
- Repeating questions or comments,
- Swaying, unsteady, or balance problems,
- Leaning on the vehicle or other object,
- Slurred speech,
- Slow to respond to officer/officer must repeat questions,
- Provides incorrect information or changes answers, and
- Odor of alcoholic beverage from the driver.
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